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March/April 2021 Legal Update

Modern Restaurant Management

FASTER Act Makes Sesame a Designated Allergen : On April 23, 2021, sesame was officially designated an allergen as the bipartisan FASTER Act was signed into law by President Biden. The other eight allergens previously designated as allergens include eggs, dairy, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, and soybeans.

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Plant Based Protein Adds Innovation, Sustainability and Profits to Restaurant Menus

Sante

Adding plant based protein to your menu can serve the needs of customers, the planet and your bottom line. Rather today’s consumer demands menu innovation as well as eco-friendly and sustainable practices. Plant-based meats are appearing front-and-center on restaurant menus instead of as a footnote on the back page.

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How to Meet The Needs of Today’s Coffee Shop Customer

Perfect Daily Grind

In the US in 2019, the café industry was worth US $47.5 The world we live in is fast-paced, with consumers becoming more and more focused on quality over quantity in many aspects of life,” says Dan Fellows, World Coffee in Good Spirits Champion 2018 and 2019. Next, consider your menu. Examine your drinks menu, too.

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Competition’s Coming: Key Technology Changes Can Help You Win

Modern Restaurant Management

Digitizing your menus can have a powerful impact because the information is typically scraped online by third-party affinity sources, such as Yelp and TripAdvisor, who collect data for their customers. As its menus adapt to consumer behavior, this technology could drive larger and faster orders – and higher revenue.

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The Top Restaurant Industry Trends to Know for 2020

Hot Schedules

T he restaurant industry had a hectic and rather complicated 2019. You can change the menu, you can change management but you cannot change your location,” LeFranc said. “If Top Restaurant Industry Trends to Know for 2020. Two industry experts discuss the new year’s key restaurant industry trends. . read more.

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The Plant-Based Alternatives Market: A Guide for Restaurant Chains and Investors?

Aaron Allen & Associates

Whether you are a restaurant chain looking for ways to innovate the menu and bring more frequent or new visits, an investor hedging bets on what plant-based companies will lead the segment, or a supplier looking to sell into restaurants , here are some of the most important plant-based trends impacting the foodservice industry.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Two

Modern Restaurant Management

Moreover, in the coming year, early access to novel menu additions is set to become a sought-after offering. Restaurants will entice their customers with the privilege of being among the first to savor new menu items, creating a sense of exclusivity and fostering anticipation. – Joe Hand Jr.,

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